ONKYO SKS-4700 User Manual

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Thank you for your purchase of the Onkyo speaker system. 
Please read this manual thoroughly before using it.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to 
obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from 
your new speaker system.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Before using this unit
●  The speaker cabinet is made of wood and is therefore sensitive to 
extreme temperatures and humidity. Avoid placing the speaker 
systems in locations subjected to direct sunlight, or in smoky or in 
humid places, such as near an air conditioner, humidifi er, bathroom, 
or kitchen. Doing so may result in damage to the speaker.
●  Place the unit on a rigid, level surface. Placing it on a slanted 
surface or weak base not only may cause the unit to fall, but 
also results in decreased sound quality. 
●  Be sure to turn off your amplifi er before connecting the speaker 
system. Connecting them with the amplifi er's power on may result 
in damage to the amplifi er or the speaker system.
●  Keep water or other liquids away from the unit. If water is spilled 
into the unit, not only the unit but also the speakers themselves 
may be damaged.
Precaution on use
●  This speaker system can handle the specifi ed input power when 
it is used for ordinary music reproduction. If the following abnormal 
signals are fed to the speaker, however, an overcurrent may 
fl ow in the internal circuits, causing burning or breakage of the 
wires even if the input power is below the specifi ed rating.
1.   Noise produced when FM station is not tuned in
2.   Sound produced when fast-forwarding cassette tape deck
3.  High-frequency sound generated by an oscillator, an 
electronic musical instrument, etc.
4.   Oscillating amplifi er signals
5.   Special test signals produced by audio checking CD, etc.
6.   Sound produced when connecting or disconnecting audio 
connection cables (Always turn off the amplifi er’s  power 
before connecting or disconnecting cables.)
7.   Howling when a microphone is used
●  Do not place magnetic objects such as screwdrivers and iron 
parts near the tweeter since they use speakers with strong 
magnets. Otherwise, the objects may be attracted, causing 
injury or damaging the diaphragm.
Model name
Center speaker system 
SKC-4700 × 1
Surround speaker system 
SKM-4700 × 2
Connections
●  Turn the sound volume to the minimum and disconnect the power 
cord from the amplifi er before connecting the speaker cables.
●  The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 8 Ω. Use 
only amplifi ers capable of handling this impedance.
●  Use the supplied speaker cables to connect between speaker’s 
input terminals and the amplifi er’s speaker 
terminals as illustrated on the right.
●  Connect the speaker cables securely to the 
terminals, with the core wires twisted 
properly. In this case, make sure that the 
core wires do not touch each other. Note 
that a short circuit in core wires may result 
in damage to the amplifi er. 
Instruction Manual
SKS-4700
SPEAKER SYSTEM
Connecting to AV amplifi er
Before turning on the amplifi er’s power switch:
●  Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) speaker cables 
do not contact each other. Otherwise, a short-circuit may occur, 
causing damage to the amplifi er.
●  Be sure to connect the speaker cables with correct polarity 
(connect the speaker’s positive (+) and negative (-) binding 
posts with the amplifi er’s corresponding speaker terminals). 
Reversed polarity results in impaired bass-range reproduction, 
causing mislocalization of the sound image. Also, be sure to 
connect the Right and Left speakers with the amplifi er’s 
corresponding speaker terminals. 
●  Pull lightly on the speaker cables to ensure that they are 
connected fi rmly.
L
R
SURROUND BACK 
SPEAKER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS A
CENTER
SPEAKER
+
+
+
+
+
1.  Strip the insulation of speaker cables, 
and twist the core wires tightly.
2.  While pressing the lever, insert the 
wire into the hole, and then release 
the lever.
3.  Make sure that the terminals are 
gripping the core wires, not the 
insulation.
Green
Blue
Gray
SKF-4700 
Front right speaker
SKF-4700 
Front left speaker
SKM-4700 
Surround right speaker
SKM-4700 
Surround left speaker
AV amplifi er
Red
White
SKC-4700 
Center speaker